Government
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Electric fleet news 21 Sep 2020UK cities urge more Government funding to fuel urban fleet switch to EV
Transport authorities from major UK cities are urging the Government for more funding to help urban fleets make the switch to electric vehicles (EV).
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Tax and legislation news 1 Sep 2020Government launches pavement parking consultation
The Government has launched a consultation to decide how it will stop vehicles from blocking pavements.
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Manufacturer news 24 Jun 2020Hybrids will still be required if Government bans ICE cars in 2035, says Ford boss
Hybrid cars, including mild-hybrid and plug-in, will be required if the Government is going to achieve it’s ambition of banning the sale of Internal Combustion Engine cars by 2035.
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Fleet industry news 19 Jun 2020Fleet sector support will boost economy, says BVRLA
The BVRLA has written to the Chancellor outlining how fiscal stimulus for the fleet sector could boost the country’s economic recovery and accelerate the transition to cleaner transport.
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Manufacturer news 2 Jun 2020Government consults on implementation of EU type approval regulations
The Government is consulting on the adoption of new EU type approval legislation, which gives authorities enhanced powers of scrutiny over manufacturers and test agencies.
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General News 15 May 2020Government outlines ambition for extra 6,000 rapid chargers on UK motorways
The Government expects up to 6,000 additional rapid electric vehicle (EV) chargers will be required across the UK’s motorways and major A roads by 2035.
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Features 18 Mar 2020Guildford park-and-ride sites served by a fleet of electric buses
Guildford’s park-and-ride sites are served by a fleet of nine electric buses, which are popular and full, even in the middle of the day.
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Tax and legislation news 16 Mar 2020Government to trial drones and e-scooters in £90m transport review
The government has launched a consultation to investigate the use of micromobility vehicles, flexible bus services and mobility as a service (MaaS).
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Features 5 Mar 2020Could a National Bus Strategy give buses a brighter future?
Funding reforms and better integration with other forms of transport will help to re-establish the importance of the Great British bus, says Darren Shirley.
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Features 4 Mar 2020Is 2020 the year of decarbonisation?
Bold low-carbon plans are being laid down in Government, but just where and how will actions have the greatest effect?
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Features 26 Feb 2020Roadmap bids to connect the diverse strands of mobility
Report calls for a coordinated approach to the pursuit of connected and automated mobility, reports transport and technology journalist, David Fowler.
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News 25 Feb 2020Transport Secretary launches campaign to improve disabled passengers’ journeys
Operators urged to sign up to the Inclusive Transport Leaders Scheme to 'encourage, celebrate and promote best practice'.
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News 24 Feb 2020Sheffield to become Smart City starting with roads overhaul
Council's highways contractor, Amey, has partnered with Connexin to build the latest UK Smart City, starting with digitised roads and the Internet of Things (IoT).
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NEWS 4 Nov 2019Private parking firms to give grace period in Government clampdown
Action taken to reduce rogue car park charges.
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NEWS 25 Oct 2019Speeding tickets reach record level in 2018
Speeding ticket offences have increased each year since 2011.
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NEWS 25 Oct 2019Ditching October clock change could reduce accidents, says RoSPA
Rospa call for permanent BST to reduce accidents.
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NEWS 29 Jul 2019SWARCO eVolt chosen by East Lothian Council for new EV charging hubs
East Lothian Council has chosen SWARCO eVolt to supply its electric vehicle (EV) charging units.
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General News 16 Jul 2019Government reveals plans for all new-build homes to be fitted with EV charge points
The Government has revealed plans to have new-build homes fitted with their own EV charging point.
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Environment news 1 Jul 2019Idling drivers face larger penalties in air quality crackdown
The Government will launch a new consultation this summer with the intention of increasing the penalties for vehicles left idling.
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Fleet industry news 24 Jun 2019Government announces new requirements for electric chargepoints
Roads Minister Michael Ellis has today (24 June 2019) announced that all government-funded home chargepoints installed in the future must be ‘smart’.
